The Hemp Farming Act of 2018 would remove federal roadblocks to industrial hemp farming throughout the U.S. and clarify the legal status of CBD.
Read ArticleThe Hemp Farming Act of 2018 would remove federal roadblocks to industrial hemp farming throughout the U.S. and clarify the legal status of CBD.
Read ArticleWow! Nielsen is reporting that by the last quarter of 2017, private label brands were posting dollar for dollar growth of more than three times the rate of branded products.
Read ArticleWith plant-based milks taking a real bite out of regular milk sales, experts are suggesting that the industry needs to look for new avenues of distribution.
Read ArticleWith paid members now in the “mid-hundreds of thousands”, online organic retailer Thrive Market is now offering meat and fish products from suppliers who are using ethical and regenerative practices.
Read ArticleIn a bid to encourage other brands to purchase crops from farmers who are transitioning to organic, Kashi and QAI have created an open-source protocol to make the whole process easier.
Read ArticleThe acclaimed farm-to-table chef has started a new company to “re-imagine the food system from the ground up” and has received an investment from former Whole Foods Co-CEO Walter Robb.
Read ArticleThe Washington Post’s investigation into fraudulent imported organic grains from abroad has prompted the EU to see if it is suffering from similar problems.
Read ArticleThe demand for fermented beverages exploded in 2017 and took market share away from shelf-stable coconut water, which saw a decrease in sales.
Read ArticleWith the State of California declaring that glyphosate causes cancer, don’t expect the pressure to let up on brands anytime soon. Companies would be well-served to get their supply chain tested as soon as possible.
Read ArticleSince the program started two years, Kashi is currently helping 15 farmers — up from 4 farmers only two years ago — become certified organic and more than 4,200 acres will supply certified transitional crops to Kashi in 2018.
Read ArticleIn a study by Packaged Facts, 30% of households are consuming organic, with 34% consuming organic fruit and 31% eating organic vegetables.
Read ArticleIn a $30M round led by Danone Manifesto Ventures, Mousse Partners and AccelFoods, Harmless Harvest will use the funds to continue its growth and to have a positive social impact on the Thai communities from where it sources its coconuts.
Read ArticleA new study has said that Gen Z is emerging as an influencer in grocery spending and that it will favor organic, better-for-you options, and multicultural offerings.
Read ArticleOrganic fruit and vegetable probiotic snack brand Nomva has closed its doors after two years in business.
Read ArticleAs fears about glyphosate continue to grow, more brands are seeking to reassure their customers by obtaining glyphosate-free certification.
Read ArticleMembers of Congress, including Sen. Patrick Leahy and Rep. Peter DiFazio, have taken to task the USDA over threatening to cancel the Organic Animal Welfare Rules.
Read ArticleWithin 90 days, a new “High Pressure Certified” seal, which represents best practices of the hpp industry, will hit stores.
Read ArticlePromoting its tea as “all natural”, Bigelow is now facing a class action lawsuit because the product contained cancer-causing glyphosate.
Read ArticleFirmenich, the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance & flavor company, has purchased New Jersey-based Natural Flavors, a pioneer in organic flavors.
Read ArticleThe former CEO of KeVita has launched a new platform to invest in and accelerate the growth of better-for-you food and beverage brands.
Read ArticleIn its goal to reduce carbon emissions and to increase transparency for consumers, Danone has partnered with the French government to support regenerative agriculture.
Read ArticleThe new regulations aim to harmonize rules on organic production throughout the EU, reduce red tape, and make it easier for new products to get certification.
Read ArticleIn its continued attempt to undermine the integrity of organic, the USDA has pushed back the implementation of the Organic Animal Welfare Standards to 2018, saying that its costs may outweigh its benefits.
Read ArticleHaving sold his company to sell to Nestle, CEO Chris Campbell says the company is now in a position to pursue “wild ideas” to expand the coffee category.
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